WASHINGTON – Turmoil around sweeping US tariffs risks undercutting what’s otherwise a “buoyant” economy, the International Monetary Fund said. “Uncertainty around trade policies could represent a larger-than-expected drag on activity,” the IMF said on Feb 25 in a summary of its latest annual review»»»

Gold prices rose slightly in local markets during trading on Saturday, coinciding with the global stock exchange's weekly holiday. The ounce ended the week with a 2.7% gain, as the US dollar weakened amid escalating trade tensions and geopolitical risks. Gold prices rose by about EGP 5 in local mar»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and his administration are studying whether dismissing independent Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is an option, his top White House economic aide said on Friday (Apr 18). "The president and his team will continue to study that matter," National Economic Co»»»